Central Warehouse Logistics Officer at ICAP Columbia University

Reporting to the Chief Operations Manager, the Central Warehouse Logistics Officer is the focal person responsible for managing the central warehouse. The incumbent will oversee the receipt and dispatch of goods, implement efficient stock inventory monitoring and replenishment levels as well as coordinates the timely distribution of goods to KENPHIA regional warehouses and field teams. This position is grant funded.

Responsibilities for the  Logistics Officer Job

• Managing the warehouse and distribution of goods according to project requirements
• Controlling inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system, ensuring inventory accuracy at all levels and reordering stocks through the organization’s procurement chain.
• Overseeing the dispatch and distribution of goods to KENPHIA regional warehouses and project field teams
• Planning, coordinating and monitoring the receipt, order processing and dispatch.
• Keeping stock control systems up to date and ensuring inventory accuracy by real time reconciliation of receipts and issuances.
• Producing regular reports and statistics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis as required
• Maintaining standards of health and safety, hygiene and security in the work environment

Requirements for the Logistics Officer Job

• Bachelors degree related to stock management, logistics or related field.
• Practical experience of stores inventory and management of biomedical commodities and supplies mandatory.
• Knowledge of coordinating procurement, logistics, imports and custom clearance
• Strong analytical, communication, decision making and interpersonal skills
• Expert level knowledge of MS office packages
• Fluency in oral and written English